Top 10 Most Read Stories At BEEF

From the freak October blizzard that struck South Dakota to mob grazing and calving tips, here are the 10 most read stories in 2013 at beefmagazine.com.

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As 2013 comes to a close, we always enjoy looking back at some of the most-read and best stories of the year. These annual lists always have some surprises, but it's clear that practical, production information, as well as timely breaking news, are always a winner. Below are the 10 most-read articles of the year, but there were plenty that just missed the top 10 ranking. What articles did you enjoy reading this year?

Freelance writer and rancher Heather Hamilton Maude experienced the tragedy from the freak winter storm that struck the Great Plains in October first hand. Her detailed commentary struck the hearts of readers as she shared her personal hardship. Read more about winter storm Atlas here.

With calving season around the corner, number four on the top 10 list will soon be a handy resource for many ranchers. Once a cow has prolapsed, there's a high chance she will repeat the situation next year; here's how to prevent and treat prolapse.

Where can you get outstanding quality beef at the lowest possible price? For Meat Matters columnist Steve Kay, it's Costco. For other readers, it may be another local grocery. Regardless, Kay's story on price-per-pound value hit home with producers and was number 5 on the top 10 list. Read more about Costco and today's value driven consumers here.

Tyson Fresh Meats dropped a “Dear John” bombshell on the industry in early August when they announced they would no longer take cattle fed Zilmax, a beta-agonist by Merck. As other packers followed suit and banned Zilmax-fed cattle from their lines, the fall was filled with news articles analyzing the loss of Zilmax fed cattle, but Temple Grandin's acute look at the effect of Zilmax in terms of animal welfare made the biggest headlines. Read her excellent explanation of beta-agonist and our reader's comments here.

Additionally, BEEF Daily blogger Amanda Radke wrapped up her top 10 blog posts for the year here and we will announce our top 10 photo galleries on Thursday! Leave us a comment below with your favorite article in 2013 and we will put all the comments in a hat to be entered to win a BEEF hat! Winners will be selected on Wednesday, January 8th.